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Paul McCartney – Tug Of War (1982) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + DVD]

Paul McCartney - Tug Of War (1982) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + DVD]

Originally released in 1982, Tug Of War is the third studio album by Paul McCartney. The album was produced by George Martin and includes numerous guest musicians, including Stevie Wonder, Carl Perkins and Ringo Starr. Tug Of War reached #1 on both the US and UK charts and received a Grammy nomination for ‘Album Of The Year’ in 1983. Newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios, this latest release contains a deluxe edition 3CD/1 DVD plus a 112 page essay book and 64 page scrapbook Continue reading “Paul McCartney – Tug Of War (1982) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 3CD + DVD]”

Paul McCartney – Pipes Of Peace (1983) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 2CD + DVD]

Paul McCartney - Pipes Of Peace (1983) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 2CD + DVD]

Newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios, Bonus audio includes previously unreleased and rare tracks, plus a new remix of Say Say Say, DVD features music videos from the album, behind the scenes footage and previously unreleased home videos. Also includes a 112 page essay book and 64 page photo book about the music video for Pipes of Peace Continue reading “Paul McCartney – Pipes Of Peace (1983) [2015, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, 2CD + DVD]”

Various Artists – Woodstock 40 (2009) [40th Anniversary, Box Set, 6CD]

Various Artists - Woodstock 40 (2009) [40th Anniversary, Box Set, 6CD]

Woodstock 40 is a 6-CD live box-set album of the 1969 Woodstock Festival in Bethel, New York. Its release marked the 40th Anniversary of the festival. At six CDs, it is the most complete collection ever released of the festival. Every artist who performed at Woodstock is featured on the set, with the curious exception of Ten Years After, The Band and Keef Hartley. Keef Hartley have never been featured on any Woodstock recording, nor Continue reading “Various Artists – Woodstock 40 (2009) [40th Anniversary, Box Set, 6CD]”

Etta James – The Definitive Collection (2006)

Etta James - The Definitive Collection (2006)

Whoa. There are many Etta James collections out there. The standard-bearers thus far have been the Chess Box and the Essential Etta James. This set attempts to do something else and goes deep into her catalog to dig out the gems from her years with Modern, Argo, Cadet, Chess, Warner Brothers, Island, and Private Music/BMG, and presents the full spectrum of her five-decade career. As such, there are many different kinds of songs Continue reading “Etta James – The Definitive Collection (2006)”

Badfinger – No Dice (1970) & Straight Up (1971) [DCC Remastered]

Badfinger - No Dice (1970) & Straight Up (1971) [DCC Remastered]

24 Karat Gold Disc From The Original Master Tapes
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Billie Holiday – Lady In Satin (1958) [1995, MasterSound Remastered]

Billie Holiday - Lady In Satin (1958) [1995, MasterSound Remastered]

Lady in Satin is an album by jazz singer Billie Holiday released in 1958 on Columbia Records, catalogue CL 1157 in mono and CS 8048 in stereo. It is the penultimate album completed by the singer and last released in her lifetime (her final album, Billie Holiday, being recorded in March 1959 and released just after her death). The original album was produced by Irving Townsend, and engineered by Fred Plaut Continue reading “Billie Holiday – Lady In Satin (1958) [1995, MasterSound Remastered]”

Cream – 3 Albums [MFSL Remastered]

Cream - 3 Albums [MFSL Remastered]

Soul Asylum – Black Gold: The Best Of Soul Asylum (2000)

Soul Asylum - Black Gold: The Best Of Soul Asylum (2000)

Unusually, for a best-of by a band that started indie and didn’t become stars until hooking up with a major, Black Gold: The Best of Soul Asylum spans their entire pre-2000 career, starting with a 1985 track from their second LP. Naturally, their output on the major label that issued this compilation, Columbia, is emphasized; there are just four songs from the Twin/Tone era, and nothing at all from their 1984 debut, Say What You Will Clarence…Karl Sold the Truck. Continue reading “Soul Asylum – Black Gold: The Best Of Soul Asylum (2000)”

John Paul Young – John Paul Young Classic Hits (1988)

John Paul Young - John Paul Young Classic Hits (1988)

Ian Dury – New Boots And Panties!! (1977) [2017, 40th Anniversary Edition, 4CDs]

Ian Dury - New Boots And Panties!! (1977) [2017, 40th Anniversary Edition, 4CDs]

Limited box set packaged in a 12 x 12 hardcover book containing four CDs, the original album on vinyl, and a pull out eight page booklet with sleeve notes by Phill Jupitus. Alongside the original album there are three bonus discs containing bonus tracks, demo versions, John Peel Sessions and a full live performance not available before on CD. New Boots And Panties!! Was the debut album for Ian Dury, originally released on Stiff Records in 1977. Continue reading “Ian Dury – New Boots And Panties!! (1977) [2017, 40th Anniversary Edition, 4CDs]”

Doris Day – The Best of Doris Day (1990)

Doris Day - The Best of Doris Day (1990)

Ian Dury & The Blockheads – Do It Yourself (1979) [2019, 40th Anniversary Edition, 2CD + DVD]

Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Do It Yourself (1979) [2019, 40th Anniversary Edition, 2CD + DVD]

The 40th Anniversary Edition of the Classic Album by Ian Dury & The Blockheads in Deluxe Multi-Format Edition. Original Album on 180g Magnolia Coloured Vinyl – Cut from Original Master Tapes. Additional content in the form of 2CDs and DVD containing all of the Singles, B-Sides, Demos, Videos, and Live Concert – Rock Goes to College: Ian Dury & The Blockheads in concert at Queen’s University, Belfast. 3rd February 1979. Choose your own front cover from all of the 34 original sleeves designed by the legendary graphic artist Barney Bubbles. Collected and presented as 17 double-sided 12×12″ art prints for the first time in a sliding rigid slipcase. Continue reading “Ian Dury & The Blockheads – Do It Yourself (1979) [2019, 40th Anniversary Edition, 2CD + DVD]”

Electric Light Orchestra – Face The Music (1975) [1993, MasterSound, 24-Karat Gold Disc, Remastered]

Electric Light Orchestra - Face The Music (1975) [1993, MasterSound, 24-Karat Gold Disc, Remastered]

Electric Light Orchestra’s more modest follow-up to Eldorado is a very solid album, if not as bold or unified. It was also their first recorded at Musicland in Munich, which became Jeff Lynne’s preferred venue for cutting records. At the time, he was also generating songs at a breakneck pace and had perfected the majestic, quasi-Beatles-type style (sort of high-wattage Magical Mystery Tour) introduced two albums earlier. The sound is stripped down a bit Continue reading “Electric Light Orchestra – Face The Music (1975) [1993, MasterSound, 24-Karat Gold Disc, Remastered]”

Muddy Waters – Folk Singer (1964) [1993, MFSL, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered]

Muddy Waters - Folk Singer (1964) [1993, MFSL, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered]

Muddy Waters’ “unplugged” album was cut in September of 1963 and still sounds fresh and vital today. It was Waters simply returning to his original style on a plain acoustic guitar in a well-tuned room with Willie Dixon on string bass, Clifton James on drums, and Buddy Guy on second acoustic guitar. Continue reading “Muddy Waters – Folk Singer (1964) [1993, MFSL, 24-Karat Gold Disc Remastered]”

Amy Winehouse – Frank (2003) [2008, Deluxe Edition]

Amy Winehouse - Frank (2003) [2008, Deluxe Edition]

If a series of unfortunate comparisons (like the ones to follow) cause listeners to equate British vocalist Amy Winehouse with Macy Gray, it’s only natural. Both come on like a hybrid of Billie Holiday and Lauryn Hill who’s had a tipple and then attempted one more late-night set at a supper club than they should have. Despite her boozy persona and loose-limbed delivery, though, Winehouse is an excellent vocalist possessing both Continue reading “Amy Winehouse – Frank (2003) [2008, Deluxe Edition]”